With a C7 visa, you can
Carry out arts and cultural activities in Indonesia, such as performing, displaying,
or presenting artistic and cultural works, including theatre and circus performances.
With this visa, you can also visit tourist spots and see friends and family.
Visa type
The C7 Visa is a single-entry visitor visa to Indonesia with an initial stay permit
of up to 60 days from the date of arrival. This stay permit is extendable and
eligible for conversion into a temporary stay permit with the same sponsor.
Length of stay
- You can stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days from the date of arrival.
- This stay permit cannot be extended.
Sponsor
You need a sponsor to apply for this visa.
Visa application
Sponsors must have an account at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before applying for a visa. After logging in, the sponsor can apply for a C7 visa
by submitting electronic documents, including:
- Application letter and sponsor’s statement letter.
- A travel document valid for at least 6 months before expiration.
(For holders of travel documents other than national passports — such as emergency passports
or identity documents — validity must be at least 12 months.)
- Proof of living expenses in Indonesia (bank statement in the foreigner’s or sponsor’s name
for the last 3 months with a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent). - Recent color photograph.
Details
Specific requirements
- Invitation letter from the event organizer (for general arts and cultural performers); or
- Letter from the impresario or company addressed to the Directorate General of Immigration
to apply for the visa, along with a cooperation contract between the performer (or their agency)
and the event organizer (for music performers or crew).
Other provisions
- Stateless foreigners or holders of non-national passports must attach a Re-Entry Permit
and a return/onward ticket. - The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. If unused, a new visa application is required.
- Visa validity differs from the period of stay. Please check your visa carefully.
- Holders of a C7 stay permit are permitted to receive compensation or facilities
for their activities. However, employment relationships with individuals or corporations
in Indonesia are prohibited.
Visa application and granting process
Visa application at the Directorate General of Immigration:
- Check documents
- Verify immigration fee payment
- Create and verify profile
- Approve application
- Issue visa
Processing time: five working days after visa payment is received.
Legal basis
- Undang-undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2011 tentang Keimigrasian
- Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 31 Tahun 2013
- Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 22 of 2023
- Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 18 of 2024
- Ministerial Decision Number M.HH-02.GR.01.04 of 2023
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance Number 9/PMK.02/2022
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance Number 82 of 2023
- Surat Edaran Direktur Jenderal Imigrasi Nomor IMI-010.GR.02.01 Tahun 2024
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